RAFT D. Skin-to-Skin Direct Look. Cadaveric Training Program. January 31, 2015 Miami, FL. InterContinental Miami. Course Chairman: Dan Cohen, MD IAMI

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1 FT DT Skin-to-Skin Direct Look Cadaveric Training Program January 31, 2015 Miami, FL InterContinental Miami M.A.R.C. BioSkills Lab DR Course Chairman: Dan Cohen, MD IAMI

2 Faculty FT DT The faculty of this course is led by surgeons distinguished in the field of Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (LLIF) techniques. INVITED FACULTY* Kevin Cahill, MD, PhD, MPH Neurosurgeon Carolina Neurosurgery and Spine Associates Charlotte, NC Douglas Kasow, DO Clinical Professor, Georgia Regents University Atlanta Orthopedics Atlanta, GA Course Chairman Dan Cohen, MD South Florida Spine Mount Sinai Medical Center Miami Beach, FL DR Gabriel Tender, MD Neurosurgeon Associate Professor of Neurosurgery LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, LA Farhan Siddiqi, MD Trinity Spine Center Odessa, FL William Tally, MD Assistant Professor, University of Georgia/ GRU School of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics Athens Orthopedic Clinic Athens, GA * Faculty list subject to change

3 Course FT DT Course Description The MERC Skin-to-Skin Direct Look cadaveric training program is intended for and open to practicing orthopedic and neurological spine surgeons who want to increase their comfort level with the Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (LLIF) technique using the Direct Look approach. This course is designed as a one-day course starting with a didactic session presented by key leaders in the technique. The didactic session is followed by an intensive hands-on training session utilizing cadaver specimens with a 2:1 surgeon to faculty ratio. Our experienced faculty will be engaged throughout the program. DR Learning Objectives Upon completion of this educational course, participants should be able to: 1. Apply the principles and techniques acquired directly into their patient care of lumbar disorders. 2. Demonstrate and reinforce the strengths of the Direct Look approach with Globus Medical instrumentation. 3. Explain the principles and applications of different MIS techniques for lumbar interbody and pedicle screw placement. Target Audience Enrollment in this course is open to practicing orthopedic and neurological surgeons who manage the care of patients with spinal disorders. Cadaveric-based learning with a procedurally focused application of Globus Medical technology from start to finish. CADAVERIC

4 Agenda * FT DT Saturday, January 31, :00am 8:25am 8:25am 8:30am 8:30am 8:40am 8:40am 9:00am 9:00am 9:30am 9:30am 9:45am 9:45am 10:15am Breakfast Welcome and Introductions Introduction to LLIF Patient Selection Direct Look Technique DR Imaging Review Patient Taping and Positioning 10:15 10:30am Break and Dress for Lab 10:30am 12:30pm 12:30pm 1:15pm 1:15pm 1:35pm 1:35pm 1:55pm 1:55pm 2:15pm 2:15pm 2:30pm 2:30pm 4:30pm 4:30pm 4:50pm BioSkills Lab Direct Look (L2-3, L3-4) Working Lunch Lessons Learned: Real World Cases Complications and Avoidance 4:50pm 5:00pm 5:00pm Difficult Cases Challenging L4-5 Retraction Strategies at the Thoracolumbar Junction Supplemental Fixation in the Lateral Position Break BioSkills Lab Direct Look Review Approaching L4-5 Retraction Strategies at the Thoracolumbar Junction Lateral Supplemental Fixation Lateral Plating, Perc Screws What to Expect In or During My First 20 Cases Final Comments Departure *Program agenda subject to modification.

5 FT DT Skin-to-Skin Direct Look Cadaveric Training Program January 31, 2015 Miami, FL Hotel & Travel DR The program, related activities, and accommodations will be held at: InterContinental Miami 100 Chopin Plaza Miami, FL Phone: (305) BioSkills Lab Miami Anatomical Research Center (M.A.R.C.) 8850 NW 20th Street Miami, FL Phone: (305) For any questions or assistance please contact us at

6 registration FT DT Please contact your local Globus Medical sales representative or us at Registration is available only online at We encourage early registration, as seating is limited. Upon receipt of your online registration, we will send you a registration acknowledgment. Upon acceptance into the course you will receive a confirmation along with hotel and travel information to assist you in making your arrangements. Registrants who register after the course is full will be placed on a waiting list and contacted if a space becomes available. Please visit our website: to register and to view other course offerings. DR FEATURED GLOBUS PRODUCTS: CALIBER -L Direct Look InterContinental MARS 3V PLYMOUTH REVOLVE Low-Profile RISE -L TransContinental The Musculoskeletal Education and Research Center (MERC) is the medical education unit of Globus Medical, Inc. Globus Medical, Inc. complies with the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals Globus Medical. All rights reserved. Patent Globus Medical, Inc. Direct Look and MARS are trademarks of Globus Medical. CALIBER, InterContinental, 2560 General Armistead Avenue PLYMOUTH, REVOLVE, RISE, Skin-to-Skin, and TransContinental are registered Audubon, PA trademarks of Globus Medical. Please refer to product insert for complete Ph description, indications, contraindications, warnings and precautions MRC01 M